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["NATO 2023 New Local Ordinance Tracker"]
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["Locality","State","Locality Type","Pop","Ordinance Type","Status","Comments","Latest Update","Introduced","Next Hearing","Effective Date","Enforcement Date","Flavor Ban","Vapor Flavor Ban","Restricted Flavors","PMTA Exemption","Age-Restricted Store Exemption","Total Sales Ban","E-Cig/ Vape Sales Ban","Age-Restricted Store Exemption","Tax Type","Tax Basis","Rate","Payor","Distance Restrictions (In Feet)","Grandfather Clause","Transfer of License","Type","Amount","Concentration Variance","Age-Restricted Store Exemption","Product","Price","Package Size","Restrictions","Retail License Cap","Penalties","Signage Restrictions","Location of Signage","Legal Age","Military Exemption","Grandfather Clause","Age of Clerk","Pharmacy Sales Ban","Copy of Ordinance","LS"]
["North Little Rock","AR","City",64591,"Zoning","Proposed","The City of North Little Rock is considering a zoning text amendment to limit the placement of new smoke shops and vape shops in the city.  All current retailers will be able to continue operating as legally nonconforming uses.  This will only impact new smoke shops and vape shops. ","2023-09-08"]
["Flagstaff","AZ","City",77000,"Licensing","Under Consideration","The City of Flagstaff is revisiting its T21 Ordinance from a couple of years ago. The original ordinance raised the age of purchase to 21 to align with the state. The Council will be having a discussion on the  ordinance on July 3 to discuss the implementation of a licensing and enforcement program with representatives from the AZ Attorney General's office. During the July 3 meeting the City of Flagstaff indicated that while they do not have enough funding to implement their own programs at the city level, they will continue to discuss ways to implement pre-existing state programs for enforcement and licensing. During the July 3 meeting the Flagstaff City Council indicated that they do not have the funding currently to implement licensing or enforcement programs but that they will continue to work with the AG to see how they may be able to implement existing state programs at the local level. ","2023-07-28"]
["Tempe","AZ","City",187454,"Flavor Restrictions","Under Consideration","Committee of the Whole of the Tempe City Council Work Session scheduled for Wednesday, November 17, the Council will discuss consideration of a full flavor ban as advocated by the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids and the American Heart Association. This proposal, if pursued, would ban the sale of ALL menthol cigarettes, Flavored smokeless tobacco and nicotine products, flavored cigars, pipe tobacco, hookah/shisha and nicotine vapor products in Tempe. On November 17, the Council decided to direct the staff to compile research and recommendations on flavor ban (and local tobacco retail licensing). On January 28th the Human Services & Community Safety Committee indicated that the committee will receive a presentation on Flavored Tobacco at their February meeting, scheduled for February 24. Committee directed staff to return with additional research and ordinance options. Committee does not vote on ordinances, but does choose whether or not to forward to the full council. The next committee meeting is scheduled for 4/15/22. Meeting on 4/15/22 cancelled. Next meeting scheduled for May; Committee Presentation held on 5/27/22. HSCS Committee had a presentation of a draft ordinance on June 24 and will hold stakeholder input meetings prior to bringing the draft ordinance to a full council working session, date for stakeholder meetings are TBD. Full Council Working session on 8/25 - heard recommendation from committee and public comment. No action taken still planning to proceed with stakeholder meetings. Tempe held a town hall on 10/26 to get input from the public on flavor ban, they will also hold stakeholder meetings in November. Staff held two stakeholder meetings in November with both sides of the issue to get feedback on ordinance langauge. City held a Human Services Committe meeting on December 6 to present the amended ordinance language, it was then brought to a work study session with the full council on Dec. 8 to be presented and discussed but the ordinance was moved until Jan. 12 where it will return for a work session. City Staff notified stakeholders that the ordinance will not return on Jan. 12 and has been postpone til a later date that has not been determined yet. The ordinance is returning to HSCS today, January 27 for an update. The Tempe Coalition is expected the flavor ban aspect to be removed with a new focus on licensing and regulations.  During the recent HSCS meeting the flavor ban aspect of the ordinance was REMOVED. Moving forward the ordinance will focus on LAOP to 21 and a TRL program, returning in march for public input meetings. On 3/20/23, the HSCS met to hear updates to the ordinance. It is expected to be brought back for further consideration later in the summer.","2023-03-24"]
["Antioch","CA","City",114794,"Minimum Packaging/Pricing","Adopted","On 6/27/23, city council voted on second reading to amend current flavor ban to remove limitations on packaging size & pricing; In addition, updated language/definition of flavor tobacco to align with the State's language.","2023-07-07","2023-06-13",null,"2023-06-27","30 days from passing",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Cigarettes","No","No","Removed"]
["Concord","CA","City",124524,"Total Vapor Ban","Adopted","City is considering the following changes to the TRL: 1) Flavor ban to include hookah, premium cigars, &loose leaf tobaccco 2)ban vape/e-cigarettes 3)minimum price & pack size and 4)prohibit coupons & discounts. City will host 2 informational meetings on May 15 at 10am & 5pm. The first reading passed 5-0 on 5/23/23 & 2nd reading scheduled in 2 weeks. Adopted on 6/13/23--Effective 120 days after passage.","2023-06-16","2023-05-15",null,"120 days from passing","120 days from passing","Yes",null,null,null,null,null,"Yes",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Yes","Yes","Coupon Restriction"]
["Hesperia","CA","City",100971,"Licensing","Adopted","City updated the current TRL ordinance. They updated language and added two modifications 1) minimum pack size for little cigars is 20 and 2) premium cigars minimum pricing is $12/each. Council passed 2nd reading under consent calendar.","2023-07-18","2023-06-27","2023-07-18","2023-07-18","30 days from passing","Yes"]
["Humboldt County","CA","County Unincorporated",136310,"Flavor Restrictions","Adopted","Updates the County's Municipal Code  to reflect changes on the recently passed statewide flavor ban. Also prohibits coupons/discounts on tobacco products. Adopted on 5/23/23; Effective 30 days after passage.","2023-06-16","2323-05-01","2nd Reading not required","30 Days from passing","30 days from passing","Yes","Yes","Menthol, Mint, Wintergreen, Fruit",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Coupon Restriction"]
["Stockton","CA","City",322120,"Licensing","Adopted","City council voted on 6/20 to add a local TRL. The TRL mirrors the State and Federal laws, including the statewide flavor ban. The TRL will be enforced in 90 days.","2023-07-18","2023-06-06","2023-06-20","2023-09-20","90 days after passage","Yes","Yes",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"http://www.natocentral.org/uploads/ordinance/ca/Stockton_Approved_Ordinance_2023-06-20-1502.pdf"]
["Temecula","CA","City",110846,"Licensing","Proposed","City Council reviewed for smoke/vape shops only a Tobacco Shop Permit in addition to license. Council approved 1st reading on 8/22/23. Does not applie to convenience stores.","2023-08-25","2023-08-22"]
["Ukiah","CA","City",16728,"Flavor Restrictions","Adopted","City council considered a draft ordinance to remove the exemptions of the statewide flavor ban and include hookah, premium cigars & loose leaf tabacco in to the ban. The Council had a 2nd reading on 5/2/23 and passed it unanimiously. ","2023-05-05","2023-04-19","2023-05-02","30 Days from passing","30 days from passing","Yes","No"]
["Union City","CA","City",68681,"Licensing","Under Consideration","Staff will give a report on possible TRL and restrictions to the Council on 7/25/23. Staff looking for Council direction","2023-08-25",null,"TBD"]
["Vista","CA","City",98655,"Licensing","Under Consideration","Staff gave presentation on 8/8/23 to Council on capping number of licenses. Currently there are 69 retailers in the City. Council directed staff to draft ordinance to grandfather all retailers and licenses are transferable. Next meeting TBD.","2023-08-25",null,"TBD"]
["Buena Vista","CO","City",2855,"Distance Restrictions","Under Consideration","The Board of Trustees is considering placing distance restrictions on the sale of vapor products near schools. At this time, no ordinance has been drafted. Once an ordinance is drafted, it will placed on a future agenda for consideration. NATO will continue to monitor and will review the ordinance when it is available. ","2023-04-10"]
["Golden","CO","City",20399,"Flavor Restrictions","Adopted","On 6/6/23, the City Council held a study session to discuss a potential flavor ban. At the meeting, the Council directed staff to draft an ordinance to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products.  Once the ordinance is drafted, it will be placed on the agenda at a City Council meeting for first reading. First reading will be held on 7/11/23; A public hearing and vote to adopt will be held on 7/25/23. Adopted by a unanimous vote; Effective January 1, 2024","2023-07-25",null,null,"2024-01-01","2024-01-01","Yes","Yes","Menthol, Mint, Wintergreen, Fruit","No","No",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"http://www.natocentral.org/uploads/ordinance/co/Golden%2C%20CO%20Flavor%20Ban%20Ordinance%20%282023%29.pdf"]
["Jefferson County","CO","County Unincorporated",570000,"Flavor Restrictions","Under Consideration","The Board of Commissioners have been floating the idea of drafting a flavor ban ordinance. Nothing has been drafted at this time and NATO will be monitoring all future agendas.  ","2023-02-20"]
["Doral","FL","City",null,"Distance Restrictions","Proposed","Proposed Distance Restrictions for tobacco/vape dealers as follows: \n\n1) No tobacco/vape dealers shall be located within .5 miles from education facilities or a place of worship.\n\n2) No tobacco/vape dealers shall be located within 1,200 feet of another tobacco/vape dealer.\n\nAll current retailers will be grandfathered in as legal non-conforming uses. First reading held on 6/28/23. Second reading will be held on 8/23/23.","2023-08-14",null,"2023-08-23",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,".5 Mile"]
["Cherokee County","GA","County Unincorporated",272000,"Distance Restrictions","Adopted","On 5/18/23, the Board of Commissioners adopted zoning amendments related to tobacco and vape shops. Changes include requiring tobacco shops and vape shops from being located within a mile of a public or private school, requiring that tobacco and vape shops be located at least 600 feet form parks, and prohibiting tobacco and vape shops from being located within 1,000 of each other. County Staff confirmed that these amendments only affect the unincorporated areas of the county. Current businesses may continue to operate as legally non-conforming. ",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"1 mile"]
["Honolulu","HI","City",343510,"Flavor Restrictions","Proposed","1st reading on 8/9/23. Testimony was heard from Council but no Council discussion. Housing, Sustainability & Health Committee met on 8/23/23 and moved Bill 43 for a 2nd reading to Council.","2023-08-25","2023-08-09","2023-08-23"]
["Chicago","IL","City",2746388,"Flavor Restrictions","Proposed","Menthol ban introduced on 6/21/23. Ordinance has been referred to the License and Consumer Protection Committee. Next meeting scheduled for 7/13/23--Not on agenda. Will continue to monitor.","2023-07-21","2023-06-21",null,null,null,"Yes","Yes","Menthol","No","No",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"http://www.natocentral.org/uploads/ordinance/il/Chicago%2C%20IL%20Ordinance%20%282023%29.pdf"]
["Cook County","IL","County Unincorporated","5,200,000 (Unincorporated area makes up approx. 126,000 residents)","Flavor Restrictions","Adopted","On 4/27/23, the Board of Commissioners considered a flavored vapor ban ordinance. As written, prohibits the sale of flavored liquid nicotine products in Cook County. Ordinance was referred to the Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee; On agenda for meeting on 5/24/23. Passed committee on 5/24/23 and placed on agenda for full board meeting on 5/25/23. Adopted on 5/25/23; Effective 60 days after passage.","2023-05-26","2023-05-24",null,"60 days after passage","60 days after passage","No","Yes","Menthol, Mint, Wintergreen, Fruit","No","No"]
["Evanston","IL","City",78110,"Flavor Restrictions","Under Consideration","On 6/5/23, the Human Services Committee will discuss a potential flavor ban. Once the committee decides which restrictions they would like to pursue, an ordinance will be drafted and sent to the full council for consideration. At the meeting on 6/5/23, the Human Services Committee directed staff to move forward with the drafting of a full flavor ban ordinance. The ordinance will be drafted and brought back to the Human Services Committee on 7/3/23 for further consideration. Due to the July 4th Holiday, the committee meeting has been delayed until 7/17/23. Meeting once again delayed until 8/7/23--Meeting cancelled for 8/7/23; Flavor ban will be considered on 10/2/23. ","2023-09-13",null,"2023-10-02"]
["Lisle","IL","City",23887,"Licensing","Adopted","On 1/16/23, the Lisle Board of Trustees will discuss licensing for tobacco retailers. There is no ordinance at this time. Once an ordinance is drafted, NATO will review to ensure that current businesses are protected. On 2/6/23, the Board of Trustees will consider the adoption of a licensing ordinance. The ordinance creates two separate licenses, Primary and Accessory. Primary would be required for smoke shops and vape shops and Accessory would be for gas stations and convenience stores. The ordinance also has distance restrictions for each of these licenses. Primary licensees cannot be located within 2500 feet of another primary retailer and cannot be located within 1500 of a school, church, or park. Accessory retailers cannot be located within 100 feet of a school, church, or park. ","2023-02-17",null,null,"Upon Passage and Publication (Passed and Published 2/6/23)"]
["Peoria","IL","City",113150,"Licensing","Under Consideration","The City of Peoria recently imposed a 90-day moratorium on new tobacco and vape shops.  The moratorium was put in place to give staff time to draft new regulations on tobacco and vape shops.  The new regulations are expected to impact only those stores where tobacco and vape sales account for over 50% of total sales. NATO will continue to monitor and will review the ordinance when it is available.","2023-07-13"]
["Rock Island","IL","City",37108,"Flavor Restrictions","Under Consideration","At the request of a couple of council members, city staff is currently in the process of researching flavored tobacco products. When the research is complete, staff will bring recommendations back to the full council for consideration. NATO will monitor all future agendas and will review the recommendations when they become available. ","2023-03-31"]
["Abington","MA","City",17000,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","The BOH is considering changes to their local tobacco regulations. No draft at this time.","2023-01-20"]
["Avon","MA","City",4443,"Board of Health Regulations","Adopted","On 6/8/23, the Board of Health passed regulations aligning the local regulations with state law. Effective June 15, 2023.","2023-06-16",null,null,"2023-06-15","2023-06-15"]
["Bedford","MA","City",14383,"Board of Health Regulations","Adopted","The BOH is considering changes to their local tobacco regulations. The changes will align the local regulations with the current state law. Adopted; Effective June 1, 2023","2023-06-12",null,null,"2023-06-01","2023-06-01"]
["Concord","MA","City",18400,"Board of Health Regulations","Proposed","On April 24, the Board of Health held a public hearing on proposed changes to their local regulations that will align the town with current state law.","2023-03-24"]
["Dover","MA","City",5923,"Board of Health Regulations","Tabled","The Board of Health is discussing a permit cap. There are currently 2 licenses in Dover and the BOH would like to cap the number of licenses at 2. Meeting held on 7/13/23. Awaiting results of meeting.","2023-07-13"]
["Harwich","MA","City",13400,"Board of Health Regulations","Adopted","The Board of Health will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to their local tobacco regulations on 2-23-22. The proposed regulations align the local regulations with state law and increase the minimum price for cigars to $2.90 for a single cigar and $5.80 for two or more cigars. NATO was finally able to confirm that the regulations were adopted at the April meeting; Went into effect upon passage.","2023-07-14",null,null,"2023-04-19","2023-04-19",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Cigars","Yes",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"http://www.natocentral.org/uploads/ordinance/ma/Harwich%2C%20MA%20Tobacco%20Regulations%20%282023%29.pdf"]
["Hudson","MA","City",20092,"Board of Health Regulations","Under Consideration","The Board of Health is currently discussing adding additional language to their local regulations regarding ENDS. Will be discussed again at meeting on 7/11/23. Public hearing originally scheduled for 8/14/23 has been pushed to 9/12/23. ","2023-08-25",null,"2023-09-12"]
["Leicester","MA","City",11000,"Board of Health Regulations","Adopted","The Board of Health will vote on 2/27/23 to update their local regulations to align with state law. Additional changes include prohibiting smoking bars and a pharmacy ban. ","2023-02-17",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Yes"]
["Medway","MA","City",13115,"Board of Health Regulations","Proposed","The Board of Health met on 1/9/23 to discuss potential updates to their local tobacco regulations. Meeting will be held on 7/17/23. License cap (12); Current businesses will be able to transfer their active license to new owner.","2023-07-14",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"http://www.natocentral.org/uploads/ordinance/ma/Regulation%20of%20the%20Medway%20Board%20of%20Health%20%282023%29.pdf"]
["Pittsfield","MA","City",43927,"Board of Health Tobacco Regulations","Adopted","The Board of Health held a public hearing on 12/7/22 regarding proposed updates to their local tobacco regulations. Per sources, the regulations strengthen the existing blunt wrap ban, and increase the min. price for cigars. Vote expected in January. Adopted on January 4, 2023; Effective April 1, 2023.","2023-01-06",null,null,"2023-04-01"]
["Worcester","MA","City",206500,"Licensing","Proposed","The Board of Health is considering a license cap in Worcester. The cap would be set at the current permit level of 227.  NATO has submitted a letter asking for language to be added that would allow a new owner who purchases a businesses with an existing permit 60 days to apply for the current license. Public hearing held on 2/6/23; No vote taken. At the meeting, staff indicated that they will be back language that protects current businesses wishing to sell their business. Voting was once again delayed in April. Consideration postponed again from 7/17/23 to 7/31/23. Item was not discussed at the meeting on 7/31/23. Discussion now expected on 9/11/23. Item was discussed on 9/11/23; NATO has contacted the Director of Public Health for meeting results. Awaiting a reply back.","2023-09-12",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Yes",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"X"]
["Bar Harbor","ME","City",5000,"Flavor Restrictions","Adopted","NATO Learned on 1/3/23 that the Town Council would be discussing a possible flavored tobacco ban at their meeting on 1/3. At the meeting, the Council gave direction to staff to move forward with the drafting of an ordinance. Staff stated that once the ordinance is drafted, the 30-day notice required by State Law will be sent to all licensed retailers in Bar Harbor. Council directed staff to draft an ordinance, which will placed on the agenda on 1/17/23 to set a public hearing. The public hearing will be held on 3/7/23. Adopted by unanimous vote on 3/7/23; Effective June 1, 2023","2023-03-08",null,null,"2023-06-01",null,"Yes","Yes","Menthol, Mint, Wintergreen, Fruit"]
["Calais","ME","City",3079,"Flavor Restrictions","Under Consideration","On 3/9/23, the Calais City Council received a presentation on a proposed flavored tobacco ban. After the presentation, the council gave direction on whether they wish to move forward with an ordinance or not. NATO will continue to monitor.","2023-03-10"]
["Gorham","ME","City",18336,"Flavor Restrictions","Under Consideration","On 3/29/23 the Gorham Board of Health discussed bringing a flavor ban proposal to the full council.  The BOH decided to move forward with a proposal and it is expected to be placed on the agenda for the 5/2/23 Town Council meeting. Ordinance is not listed on the agenda for the May, June, and July meetings. Will continue to monitor.","2023-07-21"]
["Rockland","ME","City",7000,"Flavor Restrictions","Adopted","NATO learned on 12/19/22 that on 12/12/22, the City Council introduced an ordinance that would ban the sale of flavored vapor products in Rockland. A public hearing will be held on 2/13/23 at 6:00pm. No action taken after the conclusion of the public hearing; Action expected in March. Workshop will be held on the proposal on 3/6/23. Adopted on 3/6/23; Effective 30 days after passage.","2023-03-08",null,null,"30 days after passage",null,"No","Yes","Menthol, Mint, Wintergreen, Fruit","No","No"]
["Blaine","MN","City",65400,"Flavor Restrictions, Age, Minimum Packaging/Pricing","Proposed","The City Council held a workshop on 8/15/22 to discuss updating the tobacco ordinance to include a flavor ban with a 21 exemption as well as a cigar minimum pricing and packaging. Flavor ban will be discussed at a City Council workshop on 1/18/23. Update: Flavor ban has been removed from consideration. An ordinance without flavor restrictions will be brought back for consideration at the 2/6/23 meeting. Third and final reading on 2/20/23","2023-02-17",null,null,null,null,"Yes",null,null,null,"Yes",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,2]
["Golden Valley","MN","City",21900,"Licensing, Distance Restrictions, Minimum Packaging/Pricing","Under Consideration","At a work session on 11/9/22, the City Council discussed potential updates to the current tobacco ordinance. The City Council decided to tak no action at this time but will be reconsidering potential changes in early 2023. No official proposed language yet","2022-11-11",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,1]
["Richfield","MN","City","37K","Flavor Restrictions","Adopted","On 2/28/23The city council held a work session to discuss a proposed flavor ban. These meetings are not recorded and little information is provided. During a work session on 3/28/23, the city council received a brief recap of their previous presentation and staff recommendations related to prohibiting flavored tobacco products, capping the number of tobacco licenses issued by the city, and the impact of removing all tobacco products. They also discussed removing of all tobacco products from liquor stores.  First reading was on 7/28/23 and passed unanimously. Language included: ) Flavor ban on all products containing nicotine, including synthetic products & zero nicotine liquids;\n2) Retail license cap of four (4) new licenses in addition to the current retailers whose licenses will be grandfathered; \n3) Retail licenses will not be transferable; and\n4) Updating of current tobacco licensing language to mirror state and federal regulations","2023-08-10","2023-07-25",null,"2023-12-31","2023-12-31","Yes"]
["Yellow Medicine County","MN","County Incorporated","9.6K","Flavor Restrictions, Minimum Packaging/Pricing","Under Consideration","On 2/28/23 The county commissioners held a meeting to discuss updates to the tobacco ordinance. They are looking to introduce a full flavor ban, minimum cigar packaging and pricing, and coupon restrictions. 4-13-23, First reading will be on 5-9-23 to review prosed changes to ordinance. No flavor restrictions included in the current draft.","2023-05-05","2023-02-28",null,null,null,"Yes",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Cigars","Yes","Yes"]
["Valley City","ND ","City","6.6K","Total Vapor Ban","Under Consideration","On 4/5/23 The commissioners meet to discuss the proposed ordinance. They decided to have an advisory vote to move this issue on to the people for a vote in 14 months. They will finalize the language in the next 2 or 3 meetings. No proposed official language yet","2023-04-06","2023-04-05",null,null,null,null,"Yes"]
["Syracuse","NY","City",148620,"Licensing, Distance Restrictions","Adopted","On 7/19/23, the Economic Development Committee discussed a TRL ordinance. The TRL would cap licenses at 198 and would also prohibit tobacco/vape retailers from being within 750 feet from schools, parks, and other tobacco/vape retailers. Current busineeses are grandfathered. However, as written, if a business is sold, the license would not be transferable to a new owner. Also, for every 2 businesses that close or change hands, the city will only issue 1 license. This will decrease the number of available licenses over time. Consideration by the full Common Council expected in August.Item remained tabled at meeting on 8/14/23 while changes pertaining to transferability of licenses are added to the legislation. Amended to allow for transfer of licenses by gas stations. As written, any establishment that is not a gas station will still not be able to transfer to a new owner. Final vote will be taken at the meeting on 9/5/23. Adopted on 9/5/23 by a unanimous vote. A public hearing will be held by the Mayor on 9/12/23 at 10:30am. ","2023-09-07",null,"2023-09-12"]
["Athens","OH","City",23850,"Flavor Restrictions","Under Consideration","On 2/20/21, the Mayor informed the City Council that he will be bringing a flavor ban ordinance forward for consideration in the near future. NATO will monitor all future agendas.","2023-02-21"]
["Bexley","OH","City",13928,"Flavor Restrictions","Adopted","The Bexley City Council is considering a flavored tobacco ban. The city already has a flavored vapor ban, which was adopted in 2020. This ordinance would expand on the 2020 ordinance by banning flavored traditional products, including menthol cigarettes. A final reading is expected on 12/13/22. On 12/13/22, ordinance was tabled until 2023. Item listed on the agenda for the meeting on 1/10/23 under \"Tabled Items\". Sponsor could choose to remove the ordinance from tabled items. If that happens, a final vote can be taken. No action taken on 1/10/23. Next meeting is 1/24/23. No action taken at meeting on 1/24/23; Next meeting is 2/7/23. CM Marcellino indicated on 2/7/23 that final action will be taken on an amended version of the ordinance on 2/21/23. The amended ordinance will increase the fines and penalities included in the initial draft. Final action pushed back to meeting on 3/7/23. Adopted on 3/7/23; Effective 30 days after passage.","2023-03-08",null,null,"30 days after passage",null,"Yes",null,"Menthol, Mint, Wintergreen, Fruit","No","No"]
["Brunswick","OH","City",35340,"Distance Restrictions","Adopted","On 2/27/23, the Brunswick City Council will hold a third reading on an ordinance that will prohibit vape and smoke shops from being located within 3,500 feet of a religious establishment, educational establishment, or a city park or playground. Adopted on 2/27/23.","2023-02-28",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,3500]
["Cincinnati","OH","City",308935,"Flavor Restrictions","Under Consideration","According to media reports, the City Council is expected to consider a full flavor ban in the near future. At this time, no ordinance has been introduced however the President Pro Tem has indicated that she is working on an ordinance for introduction.  Item not on the agenda for the meeting on 9/7/23. Will continue to monitor.","2023-09-06"]
["Cleveland","OH","City",372624,"Flavor Restrictions","Proposed","On 2/6/23, the City Council is expected to introduce a flavor ban ordinance.  The ordinance received a first reading on 2/6/23 and is currently under administrative review. Once the review is complete, it will be sent to the Health Committee for a public hearing. After considering in Health, it will move to the Finance Committee for consideration.","2023-02-03"]
["Dublin","OH","City",49328,"Flavor Restrictions","Under Consideration","On 2/6/23, the Dublin City Council will hold a work session to discuss a potential flavored tobacco ban; Work session held and Council directed to move forward with the drafting of an ordinance. Item has not been placed on an agenda for consideration.","2023-03-24"]
["Grandview Heights","OH","City",8085,"Flavor Restrictions, Licensing","Adopted","NATO learned on 1/9/23 that the City Council received a presentation from the Coalition to End Tobacco Targeting on 12/5/22. At this time, an ordinance has not been introduced. NATO will continue to monitor this issue. Next meeeting is 1/23/22--Item not on the agenda. NATO has learned that a flavor ban and TRL ordinance was introduced on 7/24/23 and referred to the Safety Committee.  Committees meet on the 3rd monday of the month. According the to the meeting video, the ordinance will impact 3 retailers. Second reading held at the Safety Committee and Regular City Council Meeting on 8/7/23. Third and final reading expected at upcoming meeting. Next meeting scheduled for 9/5/23; Adopted on 9/5/23; Effective January 1, 2023. ","2023-09-06",null,null,"2024-01-01","2024-01-01","Yes","Yes","Menthol, Mint, Wintergreen, Fruit","No","No",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,1000,"Yes","No",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Yes"]
["Hilliard","OH","City",37114,"Flavor Restrictions","Under Consideration","Draft flavor ban circulated 11/30/22--No further action at this time. The City Council will receive a presentation at their Committee of the Whole Meeting on 2/27/23. At the meeting, the Council is expected to give direction on whether they would like to move forward with the proposal. The Council provided staff with direction that they would like to move forward with consideration of an ordinance. It will be placed on the agenda at a future meeting. Not on the agenda for the meeting on 9/11/23; Will continue to monitor.","2023-09-08",null,"2023-09-11"]
["Lancaster","OH","City",40552,"Flavor Restrictions","Under Consideration","On 11/2/22, the Law Committee briefly discussed a flavor ban; no further action at this time. Will continue to monitor. NATO learned on 3/29/23 that the Law Committee heard a presentation from the Coalition to End Tobacco Targeting on 3/15/23. The Committee requested additional information and the item is held for the time being.  If the committee decides to move forward with consideration of proposed legislation, a public hearing or special committee meeting will be scheduled to obtain feedback from community members. Will be considered again by the Law Committee on 5/15/23. Meeting held; Committee appears to be leaning towards a licensing component instead of a ban on products. However, additional research is needed prior to moving forward with further consideration; Update given at Law Committee meeting on 8/2/23. Committee decided to move for with the drafting of a TRL ordinance without distance restrictions. NATO will review the draft ordinance when available. ","2023-08-14"]
["Lorain","OH","City",65000,"Licensing","Proposed","The Lorain City Council is considering a TRL ordanince with distance restrictions and a population density cap.  All current retailers will be grandfathered. However, the draft ordinance does not allow for transferability. ","2023-09-05"]
["Loveland","OH","City",76378,"Zoning","Proposed","On 10/10/23, Loveland will hold a public hearing on a proposed zoning amdendment regarding new tobacco and vape shops. It is our understanding that all current businesses will be grandfathered. Will continue to monitor.","2023-09-12"]
["Middleburg Heights","OH","City",16004,"Licensing","Adopted","On 6/13/23, the City Council adopted a six month moratorium on new smoke and vape shops. The moratorium only impacts new businesses. The Council had indicated that they will use the next six months to look at updating their city code and has mentioned possible zoning changes regarding vape and smoke shops. Will continue to monitor.","2023-06-22"]
["Middletown","OH","City",50987,"Distance Restrictions","Under Consideration","The Board of Health is currently discussing potential distance restrictions and a license cap at the current license number of 26. The current businesses are expected to be grandfathered. NATO will review the ordinance when it becomes available. ","2023-06-23"]
["Oxford","OH","City",23035,"Licensing, Distance Restrictions","Adopted","NATO learned on 8/2/23 that at their meeting on 8/1/23, the Oxford City Council adopted a TRL ordinance. The ordinance prohibits new establishments from being located within 500 feet of a youth oriented facility; implements a tobacco retailer density of one location for every 1,500 inhabitants (16 total licenses; there are currently 27 licenses and they will be grandfathered); The ordinance does not allow transferability to new owners who purchase a business with an existing license; Effective at the earliest date allowed by law.   ","2023-08-02",null,null,"Earliest date allowed by law","Earliest date allowed by law",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,500,"Yes","No",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Yes"]
["Powell","OH","City",14163,"Flavor Restrictions","Under Consideration","On 2/21/23, the Powell Operations Committee discussed a full flavor ban. NATO was able to view the meeting video. At the meeting, the committee discussed the impact of vaping in regards to the local youth and gave a consensus to move forward with the drafting of an ordinance. Next meeting is 3/21/23--Item not on agenda. ","2023-03-20"]
["Reynoldsburg","OH","City",41076,"Licensing","Adopted","The City Council is considering a TRL ordinance. The ordinance does not contain flavor ban language. Final vote expected at the meeting on 12/12/22. No vote taken at the meeting on 12/12/22; Council has decided to move consideration to January 2023 to allow time for businesses to weigh in on the proposal. At the meeting on 1/9/23, the ordinance was amended to include a provision prohibiting tobacco retailers from being located within 1,000 feet of one another. There is an exemption for current businesses and the distance restriction would only apply to new businesses. Final vote will be taken at the meeting on 1/23/23. Adopted; Effective 60 days after passage.","2023-02-03",null,null,"60 days after passage",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,1000]
["Springboro","OH","City",19062,"Licensing","Adopted","The Springboro City Council has imposed a 270 day moratorium on new vape shops. Gas stations and C-Stores are not affected by this moratorium. ","2023-09-13"]
["Upper Arlington","OH","City",36800,"Flavor Restrictions","Under Consideration","On 2/6/23, The Upper Arlington City Council will receive a presentation on a potential flavored tobacco ban.","2023-02-03"]
["Westerville","OH","City",38862,"Flavor Restrictions","Under Consideration","On 2/7/23, the City Council received a presentation from the Coalition to End Tobacco Targeting. Will continue to monitor for the introduction of a flavor ban ordinance.","2023-02-09"]
["Whitehall","OH","City",20100,"Licensing, Distance Restrictions","Adopted","The Whitehall City Council is considering a TRL ordinance that also contains distance restrictions. The proposal would prohibit any license from being granted to any retailer located within 1000 feet of a youth oriented facility. Would also prohibit licencees from being located within 1000 feet of another retailer selling tobacco products. Language added to grandfather in current businesses. Adopted on 1/7/23","2023-03-03"]
["Worthington","OH","City",14786,"Flavor Restrictions","Proposed","On 5/15/23, the City Council voted unanimously to move forward with the drafting of a full flavor ban ordinance. Once the draft is complete, it will be placed on the agenda for consideration.","2023-05-16"]
["Klamath County","OR","County Unincorporated",69413,"Distance Restrictions","Adopted","Distance restrictions on new tobacco retailing businesses. If approved, no new license may be issued to any tobacco retailer located within a quarter mile (1,320 feet) of a school or childcare facility. Would also prohibit a license to be issued to any new location that is within 1,000 feet of a location occupied by another tobacco retailer. It is important to note that these distance restrictions only apply to new licensees, and current retailers may continue operating as is.  Adopted on 5/23/23; Effective 90 days after passage","2023-06-02",null,null,"90 days after passage","90 days after passage",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,1320,"Yes"]
["Accomack County","VA","County Unincorporated",32400,"Taxes","Adopted","The Board of Supervisors are currently working through FY24 Budget work sessions. The County Administrator has proposed a 10 cent per pack increase on the county cigarette tax (from 10 cents per pack to 20 cents per pack). The county will advertise the final proposed rates on 3/3/23.  A public hearing will be held on 3/15/23. A vote to adopt the budget is expected on 3/23/23. Adopted by a unanimous vote on 3/23/23; Effective July 1, 2023.","2023-03-23",null,null,"2023-07-01",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Cigarette","Per Pack","10 cents (from 10 cents per pack to 20 cents per pack)"]
["Ashland","VA","City",7565,"Taxes","Adopted","On 6/6/23, the Town Council will consider adoption of the FY24 Budget. One of the proposed items is a cigarette tax increase. If approved, the cigarette tax would increase from 22 cents per pack to 44 cents per pack. However, staff is now aware of the state law that caps local cigarette taxes at 40 cents per pack. Due to this, staff plans to adopt the budget on 6/6/23 and then adjust the tax rate to 40 cents per pack at the 7/5/23 meeting. Ordinance to adjust the tax rate to 40 cents per pack approved unanimously at the meeting on 7/5/23. Effective August 1, 2023.","2023-07-06",null,null,"2023-08-01","2023-08-01",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Cigarette","Per Pack","22 cents (from 22 cents per pack to 44 cents per pack; will be adjusted to 40 cents per pack on 7/5/23)"]
["Blacksburg","VA","City",44826,"Taxes","Adopted","The Blacksburg Town Council is considering an increase in their local cigarette tax. If approved, the tax would increase from 30 cents per pack to 40 cents per pack.  Public hearing will be held on 4/11/23. Adopted on 4/11/23; Effective July 1, 2023","2023-04-12",null,null,"2023-07-01",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Cigarette","Per Pack","10 cents (from 30 cents per pack to 40 cents per pack)"]
["Bowling Green","VA","City",1100,"Taxes","Under Consideration","The Town will consider a local cigarette tax to ensure that the county does not receive the town's tax revenue. The current county tax of 40 cents per pack is currently applied within the town. Will continue to monitor.","2023-08-17"]
["Bristol","VA","City",17219,"Taxes","Adopted","Increases the local cigarette tax from 17 cents per pack to 25 cents per pack. First reading approved on 6/20/23. Second and final reading on 6/27/23. Adopted; Effective July 27, 2023.","2023-06-30",null,null,"2023-07-01",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Cigarette","Per Pack","8 cents (from 17 cents per pack to 25 cents per pack)"]
["Damascus","VA","City",737,"Taxes","Adopted","NATO learned on 3/9/23 that the Town of Damascus will be joining the Mt. Rogers Tax Board and will be increasing their local cigarette tax from 15 cents to 40 cents per pack effective 4/1/23. ","2023-03-10",null,null,"2023-04-01",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Cigarette","Per Pack","25 cents (from 15 cents to 40 cents per pack)"]
["Gordonsville","VA","City",1758,"Taxes","Adopted","The Town Council increased their local cigarette tax from 20 cents to 30 cents per pack. Effective July 1, 2023.","2023-07-07",null,null,"2023-07-01",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Cigarette","Per Pack","10 cents (from 20 cents per pack to 30 cents per pack)"]
["Iron Gate","VA","City",398,"Taxes","Adopted","The Town Council adopted a cigarette tax increase in their FY24 budget. Effective July 1, 2023, the tax increased from 20 cents per pack to 30 cents per pack. ","2023-09-01",null,null,"2023-07-01",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Cigarette","Per Pack","10 cents (from 20 cents per pack to 30 cents per pack)"]
["Martinsville","VA","City",13485,"Taxes","Adopted","The City Council is considering a cigarette tax increase of 10 cents per pack. If approved, tax would increase from 30 cents per pack to 40 cents per pack on September 1, 2023. First reading will be held on 6/27/23. Second and final reading expected on 7/11/23. Adopted by unanimous vote on 7/11/23; Effective September 1, 2023.","2023-07-12",null,null,"2023-09-01",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Cigarette","Per Pack","10 cents (from 30 cents per pack to 40 cents per pack)"]
["Montgomery County","VA","County Unincorporated",98495,"Taxes","Adopted","The Board of Supervisors are currently discussing a potential county wide cigarette tax. The proposed tax rate is 40 cents per pack. BOS will discuss scheduling a public hearing at their meeting on 11/16/22. The board decided to move forward, and a public hearing will be held on 12/12/22. Public hearing held; No vote taken. Item will be placed on the agenda at a future meeting for further consideration. Cigarette Tax is not listed on the agenda for the meeting on 1/23/23. Another public hearing will be held on 2/27/23. Adopted by a vote of 4-3; Effective July 1, 2023.","2023-02-28",null,null,"2023-07-01","2023-07-01",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Cigarette","Per Pack","40 cents"]
["New Market","VA","City",2146,"Taxes","Adopted","On 6/20/23, the Town of New Market increased their cigarette tax from 25 cents per pack to 30 cents per pack; Effective July 1, 2023.","2023-06-30",null,null,"2023-07-01","2023-07-01",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Cigarette","Per Pack","5 cents (from 25 cents per pack to 30 cents per pack)"]
["Northumberland County","VA","County Unincorporated",12029,"Taxes","Adopted","The Board of Supervisors is discussing potentially joining a regional cigarette tax board and implementing a county tax.Will be moving forward with a 40 cent cigarette tax and plan on joining the Chesapeake Bay Region Cigarette Tax Board. Public Hearing will be held on 9/14/23. Adopted by a unanimous vote; Effective January 1, 2024.","2023-09-14",null,null,"2024-01-01","2024-01-01"]
["Orange County","VA","County Unincorporated",36254,"Taxes","Adopted","On 4/11/23, the Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a propsed cigarette tax increase of 28 cents per pack. If approved, the cigarette tax will increase from 12 cents per pack to 40 cents per pack on 7/1/23. Adopted; Effective July 1, 2023.","2023-04-11",null,null,"2023-07-01","2023-07-01",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Cigarette","Per Pack","28 cents (from 12 cents per pack to 40 cents per pack)",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"X"]
["Rich Creek","VA","City",712,"Taxes","Adopted","The Town of Rich Creek has increased their local cigarette tax from 15 cents per pack to 25 cents per pack; Effective July 1, 2023.","2023-06-30",null,null,"2023-07-01","2023-07-01",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Cigarette","Per Pack","10 cents (from 15 cents per pack to 25 cents per pack)"]
["Richmond County","VA","County Unincorporated",8920,"Taxes","Proposed","The Richmond County Board of Supervisors are currently discussing a potential cigarette tax. The tax rate amount is unknown at this time. The BOS is expected to receive a presentation in August. The BOS has decided to move forward with a cigarette tax proposal of 40 cents per pack. The public hearing will be held at 7pm on 9/14/23. Public hearing was held; no vote taken. Item will be placed on the agenda at a future meeting for final consideration. Next regularly scheduled meeting is 10/12/23.","2023-09-14",null,"2023-10-12",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Cigarette","Per Pack","40 cents per pack"]
["South Hill","VA","City",4700,"Taxes","Defeated","On 5/8/23, the Town Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed 10 cent per pack increase in their local cigarette tax. If approved, the tax will increase from 15 cents per pack to 25 cents per pack. Public Hearing held. Final consideration will be taken at meeting on 6/12/23. Update: At a special budget meeting, the Town Council decided to remove the cigarette tax increase. They will revisit the proposal next budget cycle.","2023-05-26",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Cigarette","Per Pack","10 cents (from 15 cents per pack to 25 cents per pack)"]
["Weber City","VA","City",1250,"Taxes","Adopted","Increased their local cigarette tax from 2 cents per pack to 20 cents per pack. Effective July 1, 2023","2023-07-07",null,null,"2023-07-01","2023-07-01",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Cigarette","Per Pack","18 cents (from 2 cents per pack to 20 cents per pack)"]